Submarine X-1
“Hell can be very cold…very wet…and very deep!”
Synopsis
After losing a submarine and fifty crew in a battle with a German ship during WWII, a Royal Navy officer gets a second chance in a daring raid with midget subs.
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SUBMARINE X-1(1968) Original Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-17
Top Cast
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James Caan
Cmdr. Richard Bolton, RNVR
David Sumner
Lt. Davies R.N.V.R
Norman Bowler
Sub-Lt. Pennington, RN
Paul Young
Leading Seaman Quentin
Brian Grellis
CPO Barquist X 3
William Dysart
Lt. Robert Talbot Gogan R.N.R.
John Kelland
Sub-Lt. Keith Willis, RNVR
Kenneth Farrington
CPO Boker Knowles
Carl Rigg
CPO Norman Kennedy
Steve Kirby
Leading Seaman X-2
Nick Tate
Leading Seaman X-1
George Pravda
Capt. Erlich of the 'Lindendorf'
Rupert Davies
Vice Admiral Redmayne (uncredited)
Keith Alexander
Sub. Lt. X-3
Diana Beevers
WRNS Officer (uncredited)
Paul Hansard
Cmdr. Steiner (uncredited)
Luke Hanson
German Lieutenant (uncredited)
Desmond Jordan
Naval Doctor (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Graham
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Elmes, Donald S. Sanford
- Original Score
- Ron Goodwin
- Original Title
- Submarine X-1
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- The Mirisch Company, Oakmont Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Graham
Guy Elmes, Donald S. Sanford, Edmund H. North, John C. Champion
Ron Goodwin
Paul Beeson
John C. Champion
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Graham
Director
Guy Elmes
Screenplay
John C. Champion
Producer
Donald S. Sanford
Screenplay
Ron Goodwin
Original Music Composer
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Submarine X-1
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Submarine X-1 about?
After losing a submarine and fifty crew in a battle with a German ship during WWII, a Royal Navy officer gets a second chance in a daring raid with midget subs.
Who directed Submarine X-1?
Submarine X-1 was directed by William A. Graham.
Who stars in Submarine X-1?
The principal cast of Submarine X-1 includes James Caan, David Sumner, Norman Bowler, Paul Young, Brian Grellis.
When was Submarine X-1 released and how long is it?
Submarine X-1 was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Submarine X-1?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Submarine X-1 was composed by Ron Goodwin.